Micaela Valdez

Mama Chuy was born in Guadalupe, AZ. She spent her childhood in Mexicali, Mexico and moved to Stockton as a teenager, where she raised her children.

Mama Chuy was a very religious and devoted mother. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Her unconditional love and devotion to her family were so strong that she was always there for everybody in good times and in bad times.

Preceded in death by her mother Carmen Jimenez and her son Juan Antonio Ponce.